Today, the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will host the “International Conference on “Women in Islam”: Status and Empowerment” in Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The 3-day Conference, concluding on 08 November, is dedicated to honouring the successes of Muslim women throughout history and at present. It seeks to highlight the contributions of women to the development of the OIC Member States and to counter the negative propaganda that portrays Islamic religion as an obstacle to women’s rights. The Conference aims to demonstrate that Islamic teachings have always been just and equitable towards women.
The upcoming Conference aims to create a detailed plan for legal and political reforms to foster justice and empower women in Islamic societies. The event is also expected to adopt a comprehensive document titled “The Jeddah Document for Women in Islam,” outlining the key initiatives and strategies for achieving this goal.
The Conference comprises five working sessions, where ministers, officials, scholars, and thinkers of both genders will delve into the status of women and their rights in Islam. They will examine the potential for empowering Muslim women in education and work and various issues related to women in contemporary societies.
